John Gilmer Oral History Interview, October 25, 2002
(Oral History #OH0214)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | John Gilmer Oral History Interview, |
| Creators: |
Albright, Alex
Dembo, Jonathan, 1948- Gilmer, John |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | The U. S. Navy B-1 Band was the first all-African American band in the U. S. Navy during World War II. See also U.S. Navy B-1 Band Group Interviews OH #213.1-213.4; Interview with Simeon O. Holloway, OH #215; and Interview with Abe Thurman OH #216. |
| Extent: | 0.0050 Cubic feet, 1 audiocassette, 1.5 hours, no transcription. |
Administrative Information
General note
1942-1945
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
John Gilmer Oral History Interview (#OH0214), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Processing Information
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Encoded by Nanette Hardison, October 27, 2008
Biographical / Historical Note
Musician; U. S. Navy B-1 Band member
The U.S. Navy B-1 Band was the first all-African-American band in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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